Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction
Episodes
Finding Familiarity in Change
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about change in construction? Do you prefer doing things “the way we’ve always done it”? Join host Todd and guest Maret Thatcher...
Taking Pride in the Trades
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How vital do you consider training to be? How about relationship-building on the job? Join host Todd and guest Rebecca Lewis as they discuss misconcep...
EXCLUSIVE: The Bridge to Connected Data
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and guest Sameer Merchant as they discuss the recent developments and “skyrocketing” tech adoption within Autodesk, how the industr...
Simplifying Construction
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you avoid overcomplicating construction? What should the role of innovation be in construction firms? What is the true potential of Industriali...
Combining Tech and Human Expertise
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are the lines between construction and manufacturing starting to blur? What does that mean for you? Join host Todd and guest Gil Mayron as they discus...
The Future of Skilled Trades Labor
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the future of the skilled labor trades market? Why do younger workers seem to be moving away from it? Join host Todd and guest David Broomhead...
How Empathy and Data Impact Your Strategy
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand their pain points when it comes to data strategy? Is this important? Join h...
What Wine and Construction Have in Common
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the importance of social dynamics in the industry? Are those dynamics underrated? Join host Todd and guest Carole Filion as they discuss the d...
The State of Leadership Development in Construction
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What should leadership development look like? Does it need to involve a change in mindset? Join host Todd and guest Nanette Miner as they discuss job-...
Avoiding the “Kodak Moment” in Construction
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to how things “used to be done,” what should we retain and from what should we move on? Join host Todd and guests Nolan Browne and D...
Uncomplicating Construction
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is an EOS? How does it impact you, and how do you leverage it? Join host Todd and guest Mel Towey as they discuss maintaining “a grip” on one...
The Theories and Realities of Technology Adoption
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the future of construction? Are we able to see where technology will take us? Join host Todd and guest Jorge Tubella as they discuss theories ...
Bridging the Analog and Digital Gap
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and guest Paul Collart as they discuss turning “the complex” into “the simple,” where we’re at in the construction industry w...
The Importance of Branding in Construction
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does your marketing team focus on? Are you paying attention to what reels in a consumer? Join host Todd and guest Tim Brown as they discuss Tim’...
Blue-Collar Cash: How to Recruit for Construction
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you picture “blue collar” jobs, what comes to mind? Do you carry any misconceptions with that term? Join host Todd and guest Ken Rusk as they...
Construction: At the Innovation Forefront
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If there are a hundred ways that something can go wrong on a project, there are now a thousand ways to fix it. So what’s best for you and your compa...
Misconceptions Around Modular Construction
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you picture modular construction, what comes to mind? Do you have some preconceived notions that should be challenged? Join host Todd and guest C...
The Marketing Problem in Construction: An MEP Force Roundtable
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In your experience, does construction have a PR problem? What can be done to fix that problem? Join roundtable speakers Todd Weyandt, Travis Voss, Bra...
The Communication Gaps in Construction
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the year wraps up, what have we learned about the industry? What needs to be fixed, and in what ways have we made great strides? Join host Todd and...
Don‘t Limit the Way You Think About Construction Careers
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you fit in if you were working in a construction industry job? A lot of people looking for work don’t think so. There is a long-standing perce...
The Complexity of Modern Construction
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, what has changed? What have we learned about collaboration, data, and teamwork? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Eric Wh...
How Technology Informs Teamwork
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and guest Mark Lamberson as they discuss construction trends that are here to stay, doing your “due diligence” in the industry, how...
How to Rock the Trades
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to turn the volume up and rock the trades loud? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Christopher Brenchley as they discuss the state of the ...
Creatively Bringing People Together
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you well equipped and empowered to thrive in the new normal? Join host Todd and guests Melissa Lopez and Ryan Shortill as they discuss what a heal...
Making Construction of the Future A Reality
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is an amazing time for construction but with the growth comes a lot of change. Are you harnessing the change required to launch you into a successf...
Bringing Iron Man to Construction
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your company embrace innovation and new opportunities? Do you? Also, what is the future of robotics in construction? Join host Todd and guest Aar...
The Catalyst Behind a Growth Mindset
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to grow? Will you have to move beyond your comfort zone to keep up? Join host Todd and guest Doug Howard as they discuss navigating ...
Embracing Tech in the Field and Office
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for what’s ahead? Is your company And how can you know? Join host Todd and guest Jason Gregg as they discuss the continuing hesitancy ...
What’s Next for Construction Technology?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you bridge the gaps that occur in your workflow? What’s the best way to adapt? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Justin Saeheng of Stanly X as...
The Importance of Image in Construction
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How are you presenting your company to a watching world and why does it matter to your bottom line? Join host Todd and guests Tom Deane and Noel Brady...
The Curious Case of People and Innovation
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a younger generation coming into the workforce, what will change? And with the rise of security concerns, what parts of the industry do we need t...
The Future of Tech in Construction
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does a passion for innovation tie into the construction industry? How about creativity and a desire to drive the future? Join host Todd Weyandt an...
Generating Innovation in Construction
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you willing to push past the failures and pain that’s others won’t? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Greg Santoro as they discuss digitization...
Recruitment and Retention in Construction
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that the workforce is changing—and everyone needs to learn how to keep up. Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Bryce Batts as they dis...
Indestructible Supply Chains, Hiring the Next Generation, Knowledge Capture: MEP Force 2021 Day 3 Recap
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That's a wrap on MEP Force 2021! A truly global virtual/hybrid conference spanning 40 states and 6 continents. Being indestructible means booting up y...
Disruption, Supply Chain, Special Guests, Oh My: MEP Force 2021 Recap Day 2
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Disruption is merely rethinking how we think about innovation. This theme shone through the keynotes, discussions, and breakout sessions on day 2 of M...
Embracing Indestructibility in the Trades: MEP Force 2021 Recap Day 1
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be 'indestructible'? On day 1 of MEP Force 2021, panelists, participants, and keynote addresses alike set out to capture and defi...
Unlocking Data to Be Indestructible
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, we’ve all learned quite a bit about being tough. But what about being adaptable? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Dan McCarthy of Dodge Da...
Intentionally Dorking Out in Construction
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trust isn’t just important—it’s essential to getting things done efficiently, properly, and on time. So, what have we learned about trust and co...
The 100th Construction Innovation Adventure
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is time to celebrate… Bridging the Gap is officially at 100 episodes and counting! Join host Todd Weyandt and editor/producer Eric Daniel as they...
Finding Shared Passions in Construction
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you prioritize communication in your company? How about between different companies? That choice may be more important than you realize. Join host ...
The Rising Tide of Construction
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In your experience, what’s the best that the construction industry has to offer? What can change? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Scott Ellison as ...
EXCLUSIVE: Model Like You Build. A Look Behind eVolve MEP 5.0 Release
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd Weyandt and guests Clay Smith, James Simpson, Steve King, Adam Heon, and Michael Schinn for a first look at the release of eVolve 5.0. ...
Recruiting the Next Generation
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How important is trades education to you? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Brandon Patterson as they discuss the importance of preparing for the futur...
A Journey into Industrialized Construction
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you reconcile different opinions, economies, and levels of experience in the field? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Simon Waldren as they disc...
Interoperability in Construction
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you look at your professional field, do you see a need for improvement? How about room to grow? We can all benefit from improvement, though we mi...
The Path to Data Security
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is your data strategy? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Kevin Soohoo as they discuss the huge overlap between manufacturing and construction, wor...
An Executive’s Guide to Prefab Innovation
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What role should curiosity play in the construction executive’s day-to-day? As it turns out, a lot. Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Cory Borchardt,...
Defining Industrialized Construction
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does Industrialized Construction mean to you? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Clay Freeman as they discuss the future of the assembly line, the ...
Pairing Construction with AR and VR
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How soon do you think augmented reality and virtual reality will be commonplace on the field? It may be sooner than you’d think. Join host Todd Weya...
Leveraging the Impact of Construction
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you think we’re headed in the construction industry? What do you think encourages our potential? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest René Mor...
The Question of Commissioning
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you familiar with commissioning? If so, you might have a few questions about it. Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Ryan Lean as they unpack common ...
The Utility of Construction Data & Analytics
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Dan McCarthy of Dodge Data & Analytics as they discuss digital transformation's effects on construction, how the indu...
Mental Health Awareness in Construction
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is mental health a priority to you and your company? How can you raise awareness for those who may not get represented in the construction industry? J...
The Common Data Path Forward
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With all the data you could collect, how do you know what you should leverage?. Do you face this problem? If you do, how do you overcome it? Join host...
What it Means to be a Leader
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a good example to the people that you persuade? How can you know? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Dr. Charles Redd as they discuss how to dev...
Are You Contributing to a Growth Mindset?
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Todd Weyandt and Christopher Riddell and guests Marcello Sgambelluri and Anthony Zuefeldt as they discuss Marcello’s new book, “Dynamo ...
The Promise of Technology in Construction
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overworked? Untethered? Maybe confused by new advents in construction? A lot’s happening, but there are ways to keep up. Join host Todd Weya...
"We Don’t Fail, We Learn” in Construction
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best way to coordinate between different backgrounds and experience levels in the field? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Cliff Cole as t...
Taking the “Yes, And” Approach in Construction
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you setting your company up for an innovation superpower? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Tauhira Ali as they talk about how everyone’s looking...
Taking the Technology Leap
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s on your construction “bucket list”? Is there anything in the industry you’d like to see changed? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Hugh ...
EXCLUSIVE: The New Spotlight on Preconstruction
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recent times, how has preconstruction changed? Precon is being put center stage as bids are increasing and more projects are coming back online. Jo...
The State of Trust in Construction
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What role does trust play in the everyday success of construction? Can you really measure the ROI and improve productivity with an intentional focus o...
Bridging the Marketing Gap in Construction
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you telling your story or allowing others to fill in the gap with potentially inaccurate information? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Mike Merril...
Powering Efficiency in the Trades
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the foundational building blocks of success with digital transformation? How do you know you’re moving in the right direction? Join host To...
The Race to Industrialized Construction
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How relevant is your company moving into the next decade of construction? Are you prepared to make the innovations necessary to thrive? Join host Todd...
Combining Craftsmanship and Technology
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ensuring the wisdom of the field in your technology? How can you know? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Troy DeGroot as they talk about the ne...
Attitudes Towards Technology
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is your instinctive reaction to technology? How does that impact your work in construction? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Peyton Kringlie as t...
Constructing Empathy and Leadership
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the impact of an empathic leader in construction? How can vision-casting help improve operational efficiency? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest...
Staying Curious
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are flipping the script and showing respect for perspective. It’s time to look at ConTech through an architect’s eyes. Join host Todd and guest...
Building Digital Resiliency: A Special Crosspod Recapping Digital Agility Summit
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join this special episode as Bridging the Gap joins forces with our sister podcast The AEC Disruptors hosted by Christopher Riddell to recap the bigge...
Securing Your Data with Agility
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber security is a massive part of being digitally agile. How secure is your data? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Phil Keeney as they discuss trend...
It Is Ok to Be Uncomfortable
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ignoring what is possible by not taking the time needed to understand perspectives? Join host Todd and guest Mike Buckiewicz as they talk thro...
Leveling Up Digital Transformation
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you take advantage of the moment others pull back from? Join host Todd and guest Dan Waldschmidt as they discuss the concept of “leveling up...
Seeking to Improve Construction
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and guest Michael Reuter as they discuss the biggest misconceptions about BIM Coordination, the latest trends in construction data, tak...
Eliminating Roadblocks for Others
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you just have to earn the right to be heard by doing the work. Join host Todd and guest Steve King of eVolve MEP as they discuss the need f...
Construction Lessons from Ikea
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With every new development in the construction industry, there’s always a certain amount of implementation and adaptation that must take place. Join...
Showing Up Isn’t Good Enough
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What brings about a company’s success? Is it innovation? Adaptability? Collaboration? Or is a mix of all three? Join host Todd and guest Michael Gla...
Tenacious MEP Problem-Solving
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your appetite for technological change? Are you dynamic, static or a naysayer? How do you know? Join host Todd and guest Travis Althouse of R...
EXCLUSIVE: Making Connected Construction Possible
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd for an exclusive episode featuring guest Sameer Merchant, Head of Product Development for Autodesk Construction Solutions, as they unpa...
Being a Force to be Reckoned With
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it better to be stable or adaptable? Different sources might give you different answers, but experience is the greatest teacher. Join host Todd and...
What’s in the Data?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and guest Stewart Carroll of Beck Technology Ltd. as they discuss staying relevant in a competitive market and taking advantage of curr...
Answering the MEP Mission Call
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and guest Chaunté Hall of Victory Trades Alliance as they talk about the transition from the military to the MEP trades, changing the ...
The Power of a Digital Workflow
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What mental image do you associate with digital workflows? How about innovation? What you associate may have a lot to do with how you perceive them. J...
Growing Construction Interoperability
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With all the technology and innovation happening in the construction industry, are we overcomplicating growth? Join host Todd and guest Tom Stemm of R...
Let’s Get Back to Competitiveness
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some things are for sure: times are changing, and so is construction. Join host Todd and guest Jeffrey Nesbitt as they discuss using technology to cre...
Adopting Tech with Eyes Wide Open
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Given the most recent progressions in technology, how much has your workflow changed? Has it been for the better? What’s your new process like? Join...
Trust and Respect in the Field
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How have expectations changed in the industry? Is it enough for a job to be efficient, or should we begin to prioritize things that haven’t been as ...
Adapting to Disruption
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has your company embraced new ways to make projects easier and more efficient? Would you consider yourself a supporter of that early adaptation or mor...
Labor Shortage or Delusion?
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve heard that the biggest problem facing construction is the skilled labor shortage, but what if it’s just a delusion? Join host Todd and guest...
Connecting Construction
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the biggest problem facing the construction industry right now? On the surface, some of the biggest problems aren’t easy to see. Join host ...
Using Data to Advance Construction
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your stance on adopting new technology in the construction industry? With the growth in venture capital investment and the adoption of new id...
MEP Force 2020 Edition: Day 3 Recap
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you attend a jam-packed conference (like MEP Force), you have watched all the keynotes, attended your favorite breakout sessions, and hopped on a...
MEP Force 2020 Edition: Day 2 Recap
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do get when you pack over 200 industry professionals into one Zoom meeting? If you guessed 'have a virtual party', 'create an amazing conversatio...
MEP Force 2020 Edition: Day 1 Recap
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE: A look at Day 1 of MEP Force 2020 on the Bridging the Gap Podcast. This special episode features a round table from some industry and podcast v...
The Power and Potential of AI
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and Nathan Kirchner of as they discuss the intricacies of tracking AI software, situational awareness, and the issues of safety and wor...
Becoming a Better Leader
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and guest Lt. General Robert “Bob” Caslen, Jr., president of the University of South Carolina, as they discuss the importance of ch...
The Rise of the Subcontractor
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Todd and guests “Queen of Prefab” Amy Marks of Autodesk, David Evans of Starr Electric, and Bob Snyder of Binsky and Snyder as they disc...
The Recipe for Proper Information Flow in Construction
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does optimal performance look like for construction? What about your company? What steps will ensure everyone is on the same page while working o...
The Grit Needed for MEP
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The MEP industry is full of grit but can it be used as a springboard for innovation? How can grit help lead to success in the industry? What should th...